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Greenworks vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Ryobi had more branded searches than Greenworks among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand. Ryobi had about 7,480 branded searches, while Greenworks had 10. Ryobi made up 44.5% of all leaf vacuum brand searches we track, and Greenworks accounted for 0.06%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about leaf vacuum brands, Ryobi appeared in three of the five answers and Greenworks in one. Ryobi was mentioned before Greenworks in three out of four answers.

Among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Ryobi, about 748 searches for every 1 for Greenworks

Ryobi 7.5K searchesGreenworks 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Ryobi, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Greenworks in 1

Ryobi in 3 of 5Greenworks in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Ryobi, named ahead of Greenworks in 3 of 4 answers

Ryobi first in 3Greenworks first in 1

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Top leaf vacuum brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ryobi was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Greenworks was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ryobi was listed before Greenworks in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Stihl1st
  2. Ryobi2nd
  3. Greenworks3rd
  4. Milwaukee–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Stihl5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Ryobi3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Greenworks1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Milwaukee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which leaf vacuum brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Stihl
    2. 2Ryobi

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Stihl
    2. 2Ryobi

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best leaf vacuum brand in New Zealand for a leaf-covered lawn?”

    1. 1Stihl

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best leaf vacuum”

    1. 1Ryobi
    2. 2Stihl

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “garden vacuum nz”

    1. 1Greenworks
    2. 2Stihl

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Greenworks or Ryobi more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Greenworks and Ryobi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four leaf vacuum brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Greenworks and Ryobi among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Greenworks. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthStihlRyobiGreenworksMilwaukee
Oct 202560.9%38.9%0.06%0.06%
Nov 202555.5%44.4%0.05%0.09%
Dec 202554.3%45.6%0.05%0.1%
Jan 202659.8%40.1%0.05%0.05%
Feb 202664.7%35.2%0.06%0.06%
Mar 202656.9%43%0.06%0.06%
Apr 202661.7%38.2%0.06%0.06%
May 202669.1%30.7%0.06%0.12%
Jun 202663.1%36.8%0%0.07%
Jul 202664.4%35.5%0%0.07%
Aug 202659.2%40.6%0.06%0.06%
Sep 202655.4%44.5%0.06%0.06%

How has the Greenworks and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Ryobi was ahead of Greenworks in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenworks’ share of searches among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand held steady at 0.06%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand moved from 38.9% to 44.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.1K to 7.5K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand leaf vacuum brands in September 2026?

1 change

  1. In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand, from 40.6% to 44.5%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Greenworks’ and Ryobi’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Greenworks

1 branded search term

  • greenworks leaf vacuum

Ryobi

2 branded search terms

  • ryobi
  • ryobi tool

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